Brilio.net - A clean house can also minimize the spread of disease and be more comfortable to live in. However, sometimes even though it has been cleaned regularly, insects still enter the house. One of the insects that most often enters the house is mosquitoes.
The presence of this insect is quite annoying. The reason is, mosquitoes can bite the body and cause itching and bumps. Apart from that, mosquitoes can also be a source of diseases such as dengue fever or malaria. A number of people also use special methods to get rid of mosquitoes at home.
Many people use a mixture of lime and salt as a mosquito repellent. However, this method is not always effective. Therefore, there are other tricks that you can try as a method of getting rid of mosquitoes at home.
This trick was demonstrated by a young mother via the Instagram account @mamiemanda. In one of his uploads, he admitted that he had a special trick to get rid of mosquitoes at home. After investigating, he only relied on simple ingredients at home, including one kitchen ingredient that was easy to find.
" It's really effective for getting rid of mosquitoes... Normally there are lots of mosquitoes, but since using this method from the month of Ramadan until now, there are almost no mosquitoes at home, at most only 1 or 2, " said the young mother.
photo: Instagram/@mamiemanda
Reported by BrilioFood on Monday (6/5), the ingredients used were telon oil and eucalyptus oil. The young mother also used 2 stalks of lemongrass as a mixture. First of all, prepare a small container. Then thinly slice two stalks of lemongrass.
photo: Instagram/@mamiemanda
Put the lemongrass slices in a container. If so, add quite a lot of telon oil and eucalyptus oil. The mixture of these three ingredients is ready to be used to repel mosquitoes in the house.
photo: Instagram/@mamiemanda
The method is to place the container containing the natural concoction in an area where there are lots of mosquitoes. Later, the mosquitoes will leave by themselves after inhaling the strong aroma of lemongrass and oil.
" Guaranteed the mosquitoes will run away and the bonus is that the house will really smell good, " he concluded.
How to quickly get rid of mosquito bite bumps.
Removing mosquito bites can be quite annoying. Although mosquito bites usually disappear on their own within a few days or weeks, here are some ways to speed up the healing process:
1. Cold compress.
Compressing mosquito bites with cold water can help reduce swelling and itching. Place a clean cloth soaked in cold water over the bite for a few minutes several times a day.
2. Anti-itch cream or lotion.
Use creams or lotions that contain anti-inflammatory or antihistamine ingredients to reduce itching and relieve swelling. Products containing hydrocortisone or calamine are often effective for this.
3. Tea tree oil.
Tea tree oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce irritation and speed healing. Apply a small amount of tea tree oil directly to the bite using a cotton ball.
4. Aloe vera.
Aloe vera gel has natural cooling and healing properties that can help relieve itching and speed up skin healing. Take a small amount of fresh aloe vera gel and apply it directly to the bite.
5. Ice cubes.
Rub an ice cube over the bite for a few minutes to help relieve itching and reduce swelling.
6. Compress with apple cider vinegar.
Mix apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and use this mixture to compress the bite mark. Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help bite marks heal faster.
7. Avoid scratching.
Even though it is very itchy, avoid scratching mosquito bites because this can worsen the irritation and cause infection. It's better to use one of the methods above to relieve the itching.
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